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Kenvue · 1 day ago

Principal Engineer

Lititz, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$124K/yr - $175K/yr

8+ years exp

Kenvue is a company rooted in science and dedicated to delivering iconic consumer brands. The Principal Engineer provides technical leadership and engineering support in a regulated manufacturing environment, leading complex projects and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

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Responsibilities

Lead engineering projects across all phases (concept, planning, design, implementation, qualification, and stabilization)

Develop project scope, user requirements, capital requests, budgets, schedules, and risk mitigation plans

Manage procurement, installation, startup, commissioning, and qualification of equipment and systems

Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in full compliance with regulatory and corporate standards

Serve as technical subject matter expert for manufacturing equipment, processes, and systems

Provide troubleshooting support and lead quality investigations and root-cause analyses

Drive process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives across productivity, quality, safety, and cost

Introduce innovative designs, technologies, and engineering solutions aligned with business strategy

Ensure full adherence to cGMPs, Good Documentation Practices, and FDA-regulated expectations

Review and approve Change Controls, Commissioning & Qualification plans, protocols, and reports

Champion Environmental, Health & Safety standards, ISO 14001 principles, and site sustainability initiatives

Promote a strong culture of safety, compliance, and 'right-first-time' execution

Lead cross-functional and external project teams, including contractors and consultants

Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineers and project teams

Build strong partnerships with Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Validation, and Regulatory teams

Present project proposals, updates, and recommendations to site and senior leadership

Own project capital plans, cashflow forecasts, scope management, and long-range engineering strategies

Contribute to 5-year asset replacement planning, automation, and reliability roadmaps

Monitor industry trends, benchmarks, and emerging technologies to inform future investments

Qualification

CGMP complianceCapital project executionEngineering project leadershipProcess optimizationTroubleshootingProject managementAnalytical skillsStakeholder influenceMS Office proficiencyData analysisValidation documentationProject Management certificationSix Sigma certificationEffective communicationProblem-solving